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The article discusses problems with the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine used in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, focusing on how the issue could cause a delay in the operational debut of the aircraft. Other topics include the redesigning of engine components by the engine builder Pratt & Whitney, response to a fire in one of the F135 engines by defense contractor Lockheed Martin, and the payment for fixes by Pratt & Whitney.

The article offers information on a bomber development project of the U.S. Air Force. Topics discussed include negotiations about the program with former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, briefing of the program which revealed that cost will be controlled and cost-plus-incentive-fee contract which means that the contractor will not earn profits without performing.

The article reports that aerospace company Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) has been certified to conduct national security missions in the U.S. Topics discussed include the U.S. Air Force's certification of SpaceX's Falcon 9 v1.1 rocket, the implication of SpaceX's certification for United Launch Alliance's status as the only rocket manufacturer capable of conducting national security launches in the U.S. and the potential impact of SpaceX's certification on the aerospace market.

The article reports that the U.S. Marine Corps has expressed optimism about the F35B fighter jets following a test of the aircraft conducted at the USS Wasp amphibious ship. Topics discussed include the weapons and capabilities that are being considered for the F35Bs, the factors that may influence what the final capabilities of the F35Bs will be and the performance of the fighter jets in the tests.

The article discusses the U.S. Air Force's anticipation of a decline in pilot numbers. Topics covered include the plan of major airlines to entice highly trained pilots into service, the Air Force's continuation of incentive programs for traditional pilots, and efforts to retain aviators flying remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). Also mentioned are the requirements for becoming a USAF pilot, and eligibility for the Aviator Career Incentive Pay program and the Aviator Retention Program.

The article reports that the U.S. Air Force is facing pilot retention challenges and unmanned pilot morale as contributors to pilot retention issue. Topics discussed include the Air Force which is continuing its incentive programs for traditional pilots; boosting efforts to retain piloted aircraft (RPA) pilots; and presents views of Guard or Reserve duty Farley Abdeen on training program.

The article reports that the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) are searching for options to enhance Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) of aerospace firm Lockheed Martin. Topics discussed include growing concern of the U.S. and its allies regarding the advances in China's hypersonic glide vehicles; views of James Syring, Director of MDA, on growing threat; and the Thaad-ER as a solution from Lockheed Martin.

The article reports that an Israel has rejected a decision by its defense minister to procure an additional 31 Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighters and has limited the procurement of second batch of JSFs to only 13 as of 2014. Topics include the financing of the JSF procurement by the U.S., unclarity regarding whether the U.S. will agree to provide Israel with the same terms for the smaller deal, and opposition of the deal by Israeli's minister for intelligence Yuval Steinitz.

The article, a news brief from aerospace and defense industry daily report focuses on United Launch Alliance's parent companies Lockheed Martin and Boeing, Lockheed- developers of Atlas V under the Air Force Evolved Expendable launch program, owner of substantial rights and refusal to share data rights of Atlas V with Aerojet Rocketdyne.The break in monopoly in the aerospace business, chances of Aerojet/Dynetics/Schafer's entry into U.S.national security market is based on Atlas V launcher bid.

The article focuses on the plan of the team of defense companies such as Aeroject Rocketdyne Holdings Ind., Dynetics Inc. and Shafer Corp. to keep the Atlas V rocket alive with the new AR-1 propulsion system developed by Aerojet in the U.S. The initiative was part of the effort to understand whether the trio can make a business to sell a re-engine Atlas V to the government. It notes that the fleet was originally developed by Lockheed Martin and operated by the United Launch Alliance (ULA).

The article reports on the pitfalls of the procurement plan of the U.S. Air Force for a new generation of rocket systems called Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles (EELVs), needed to maintain superiority in space. It mentions the difficulty for aerospace companies Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Blue Origin LLC for the procurement due to an influx of private investment. Also highlighted is the public-private partnerships for the competition.

The article focuses on the data exchange program among commercial, civil and defense aircrafts by commercial and military satellite operators and the U.S. Air Force. Joint Space Operations Center (Jspoc) Lieutenant General Jay Raymond states that the Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) operation program, intends to improve the computer interface of commercial and military aircrafts. An overview of the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) is also mentioned.

The article discusses the U.S. Air Force's contract with a joint venture between the companies Raytheon and General Dynamics. Statistical information related to savings for range operations is offered. Comments from Colonel Janet Grondin of the Space and Missile Systems Center and Colonel Keith Balts of Vandenberg Air Force Base are included. The article informs that the Air Force plans to introduce spaceflight launch systems onto several ranges including the Falcon 9 v1.1 and the Falcon Heavy.

The article reports on the plans of the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the air combat F-15C and ground-attack F-15E, with the aim of keeping them operationally relevant. It highlights the two key developments core to the F-15's revival, a digital electronic warfare self-protection system and an infrared search-and-track system. The estimated costs for the upgrade is discussed.

The article reports on the move of the U.S. Air Force to reassess the bids from defense contractors to build a next-generation air defense radar system. The defense contractors include Raytheon Co., Northrop Grumman Corp.. and Lockheed Martin. Program manager Kevin Sellers agrees to reopen the source selection and negotiation based on technical evaluation and pricing analysis.

The article reports on the mid-2015 target of the U.S. Air Force and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) for full certification of Falcon 9 v1.1 rocket. Topics mentioned include the progress made by Space X as a launch provider, the issue faced by the company associated with the certification process, and the importance of the certification for the company to win a national security launch.

The article discusses poor planning of software that obstructs defense development for the U.S. Defense Headquarters the Pentagon according to comments from U.S. Air Force procurement chief William LaPlante. He talks about the root problems siting examples including the aerospace company Lockheed Martin's Space-Based Infrared System which is still in developing stage that exceeded the estimated expense. He also gives insights on how to tackle these failures in the future.

The article discusses the preparations being made by the U.S. Marine Corps to conduct trials for its first operational testing (OT) period for the F-35B fighter plane. It mentions the comments made by Major Paul Greenberg, a Marine Corps spokesman, on the shipboard operational testing trials for F-35 variants on May 18-25, 2015. It also discusses the use of 2B software package in the trials.